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H-1B Portability in 2025–2026: How to Change Employers

Under AC21, H-1B holders can start with a new employer when a nonfrivolous I-129 is filed and receipted, provided they…

Green Card Holders Face Fines and Jail for Not Carrying Proof

Starting October 16, 2025, non-citizens 18+ must carry proof of immigration status: Form I-551 for green card holders or status…

USCIS to Process H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, CW-1 Petitions During Shutdown

USCIS remains open to process I-129 and CW-1 petitions but DOL system outages can block required LCAs and temporary labor…

Chicago Green Card Holder Fined Under Long-Dormant Immigration Rule

A Chicago Green Card holder was fined $130 for not carrying his card, highlighting DHS’s March 2025 clarification that INA…

HUD Rule Bans FHA Loans for Non-Permanent Residents (H-1B/OPT)

Mortgagee Letter 2025-09 (March 26, 2025) excludes non‑permanent residents—including H-1B and OPT holders—from FHA loans. Mandatory for FHA case numbers…

Eight Passport Mistakes to Avoid in 2025 and How to Prevent Them

Check six months’ validity and blank pages, carry spare photos and secure copies, and protect your passport from theft and…

Avoid These Eight Passport Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Trip Abroad

Simple passport errors—damage, theft, oversharing, and expiry—are causing trip delays in 2025. Check expiry early, store passports securely, avoid lamination,…

Debunking the Top 10 U.S. Immigration Myths of 2025

In 2025, common US immigration myths persist: H-1B visas still issue with tougher checks and a $100,000 filing fee; green…